Geography and Economics Quiz

Which geographic factor most directly influences where people choose to live in a region?

• The type of government

• Access to fresh water

• Popular sports teams

• The color of local buildings

A city is located near a river and has grown rapidly over the past decade. Which geographic factor is most likely responsible for this population pattern?

• The river provides transportation and resources

• The city has many movie theaters

• The city is famous for its food

• The city has a mild climate

How might an earthquake impact the daily lives of people living in a region?

• It could cause buildings to collapse and disrupt transportation

• It could make people happier

• It could increase the number of holidays

• It could improve the weather

Which physical process is most likely to affect farming in a region?

• Drought

  (lack of rainfall)

• The number of schools

• The popularity of music

• The type of government

Compare and contrast the main features of free enterprise and communist economies. Which statement best describes a difference?

• Free enterprise allows private ownership, while communist economies have government ownership

• Both systems allow unlimited government control

• Free enterprise systems do not use money

• Communist economies encourage competition

Using evidence, explain one benefit of the U.S. free enterprise system compared to a socialist economy.

• The U.S. free enterprise system encourages private business

• Socialist economies have more private businesses

• The U.S. free enterprise system limits access to goods

• Socialist economies do not provide any public services

A country has a constitution that limits the power of its leaders. What type of government does this describe, and how does it differ from a totalitarian government?

• Limited government; leaders are restricted by laws, unlike totalitarian governments where leaders have unlimited power

• Unlimited government; leaders are restricted by laws

• Limited government; leaders have unlimited power

• Totalitarian government; leaders are restricted by laws

Compare examples of limited and unlimited governments. Which scenario best illustrates an unlimited government?

• A leader makes all decisions without input from citizens

• Citizens vote for their leaders and have rights protected by law

• Laws limit what leaders can do

• Leaders must follow a constitution

Which city is located at 73 degrees latitude and 82 degrees longitude

• Oslo

• Dikson

• Aldan

• Urgal

Which city is located at 63 degrees latitude and 50 degrees longitude

• Chita

• Kansk

• Atyrau

• Kotlas